I built my first harpsichord from a kit in 1969 while an undergraduate
at UCSC. After completing a degree in musicology from UC Berkeley and
with a commission from a prominent player in hand, I opened a workshop
in Berkeley in 1975. Since then we have produced nearly one hundred
instruments. These may be found in the hands of institutions and
musicians both in the U. S. and in Europe and may be heard on over
fifty recordings.

Our harpsichords are patterned after antique instruments which are
musically appealing and historically interesting. We follow the prototypes
closely in materials and details of construction. The keyboards and actions
replicate those of the originals. Like those in the finest antiques, they
are extremely responsive and give the player an intimate connection with
the sound production. We are dedicated to recreating the sound and feel
of old harpsichords and to producing fine musical instruments which are
equally at home in the music room, concert hall or recording studio. All
of our instruments are custom built to order. We are willing to consider
other models in addition to those listed here.

Our institutional customers include:

The San Francisco Symphony

University of California at Berkeley, Los Angeles, Davis and Riverside